HR 1188: Physician's Day at the state capitol; 02/04/26; saluting the physicians of Georgia; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes February 4, 2026 as Physician's Day at the state capitol and salutes physicians practicing in Georgia, noting there were 27,750 physicians in the state as of 2023. The resolution cites the ethical duties physicians have to patients and praises the Medical Association of Georgia and numerous specialty medical societies for their contributions to health care in the state. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press. It does not create any new statutes, funding, or regulations.

• Formally designates February 4, 2026 as Physician's Day at the state capitol.
• States the House of Representatives' recognition and appreciation of Georgia's physicians and their ethical role in patient care.
• Names the Medical Association of Georgia and numerous specialty medical societies for their contributions to the state.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for public and press distribution.

The resolution primarily affects Georgia physicians and the medical societies named in the text, such as the Medical Association of Georgia and various specialty groups, who are being publicly recognized. It does not impose obligations on the public or other institutions.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, create funding, or impose new requirements. Its practical effect is limited to an official designation and public recognition of physicians, with copies distributed to the public and press.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the ethical and professional role of physicians and cite a figure of 27,750 physicians in Georgia as of 2023.
• The resolution names specific organizations, including the Medical Association of Georgia and over a dozen specialty medical societies, for recognition.
• The resolving clause designates February 4, 2026 as Physician's Day at the state capitol.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

• Mark Newton (R, HD-127)Primary sponsor
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
• Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)

• Physician's Day
• Georgia physicians
• ceremonial resolution
• medical associations